Opera on the lawn
As the sun sets over Thirteenth Beach, fine music and theatre appreciators will be able to soak up a one-off concert performance of The Merry Widow.

Class Clowns in da ShedAs Melbourne prepares for the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, funny bones will be tickled on February 25 at the Potato Shed.
Lady Chatterley bares allThe controversial Lady Chatterley’s Lover is coming to Barwon Park in Winchelsea for an open air adaption of the erotic novel.
Frou frou first for regionThe intrigue of burlesque dancing is about to descend upon Geelong and the Bellarine as a dance studio introduces the fashionable craft to its roster.
So you think they can danceTap-High Dance Studio kicks off its 14th year in Geelong with an extended class schedule to cater for all your dance needs.
Dancing on the beachsideBallroom dancing resumes in Torquay after a short summer break with an Australia Day-themed dance next Saturday.
From student to teacher through danceThe Keryn Louise Dancing Academy offers one of the highest levels of dance tuition in the Geelong Region.
Marriage of drum and dance a winnerAn African drumming and dance group with a unique Surf Coast connection are coming to Torquay for one day of performance and workshops.
Alice in Geelong-landThe Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter and all the characters of Alice in Wonderland will soon take up residence in the Botanic Gardens.
A cuppa and a yarnThe Potato Shed hosted Green Room-nominated play The Weather and Your Health for one night last Saturday.
Laughter easily detectedIt was laughter all ’round at the opening night of Torquay Theatre Troupe’s new production, Death by Fatal Murder.
Asylum seeking footballWhat does a struggling country football team and a group of asylum seekers have in common?
The good thing about the Anglesea One Act Play Festival is that if one of the plays isn’t “up your alley” you can be sure it won’t drag out.
Past and present members of Torquay Theatre Troupe gathered recently to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Opera on the lawnAs the sun sets over Thirteenth Beach, fine music and theatre appreciators will be able to soak up a one-off concert performance of The Merry Widow.
Much ado about Shakespeare in the VinesIn the magical setting of the Leura Park Estate Vineyard, the Essential Theatre Company will be performing Much Ado About Nothing.
Pinocchio comes aliveA wooden boy came to life in Queenscliff last week, delighting the young audiences who packed the town hall for four performances.
Surf Coast CalisthenicsSurf Coast Calisthenics is a locally run club offering a fun, theatrical sport for children, aiming to developing their confidence and coordination.
Find the joy of dance with NiaStart the new year with dance style Nia and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live in 2012.
No business like show business at GAPAGeelong Academy of Performing Arts (GAPA) director Michael Ward says there is a magical connection between young performers and musical theatre.
OZACT – Australia’s leading outdoor Shakespeare production team – returns to Lorne for their annual summer Shakespeare performance.
Imagine what Ned Kelly’s mother went through. Christine Middleton did just that and the resultant play is to be performed in Portarlington.
Ocean themed theatre to make wavesBrown Fairthorne Theatre Projects are back with their third production, comprising five separate plays written by Janet Brown and Sandy Fairthorne.
Laugh? You’ll nearly dieTorquay Theatre Troupe are in the final stages of preparation for their third and final whodunit murder spoof, Death by Fatal Murder.
A pearly performanceThe Queenscliff Lighthouse Theatre Group is celebrating its tenth year with an anniversary show next month to entertain music lovers of all ages.
The well-loved Torquay Cowrie Market is embarking on what is hoped to be another very successful summer market season.
Bellarine-based theatrical group Blunt Productions will unveil their latest musical, Little Shop of Horrors, at the Potato Shed.